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Deep Tech Grand Prix 2022

Standing up for solutions to society's problems
such as sensors, AI, robotics, materials, and fundamental technologies including distribution.
We implement the technologies and thoughts of entrepreneurs and researchers in the deep tech area into society together.
NEWS
【開催報告】ディープテックグランプリ2024：最優秀賞はエスメムスが受賞
2024/09/09 Report】Deep Tech Grand Prix 2024: Grand Prize Won by ESMEMS
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  • News
【開催報告】エコテックグランプリ2024：最優秀賞はエレメントニュートラルが受賞
2024/09/16 Ecotech Grand Prix 2024: Grand Prize Won by Element Neutral
  • Ecotech Grand Prix
  • Deep Tech Grand Prix
  • News
TECH PLANTERがロゴを刷新、事業創出をさらに加速する仕組みへと発展へ
2024/04/08 TECH PLANTER revamps its logo and evolves into a mechanism to further accelerate business creation.
  • Agritech Grand Prix
  • Ecotech Grand Prix
  • Grand Prix
  • Deep Tech Grand Prix
  • News
  • Biotech Grand Prix
  • Food Tech Grand Prix
  • Marintec Grand Prix
  • Lifetech Grand Prix
テックプランター2024 エントリー募集開始！
2023/12/04 Tech Planter 2024 call for entries is now open!
  • Agritech Grand Prix
  • Ecotech Grand Prix
  • Grand Prix
  • Deep Tech Grand Prix
  • News
  • Biotech Grand Prix
  • Food Tech Grand Prix
  • Marintec Grand Prix
  • Lifetech Grand Prix
ABOUT
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Scientific and technological "seeds" are being created in universities, research institutes, and corporate laboratories, but it takes a lot of effort before they sprout into practical applications. The Tech Planter, organized by LIVERNESS and its partners, is an ecosystem that aims to discover these seeds and serve as a planter to help them sprout into business. The "Deep Tech Grand Prix 2022" is a program aimed at discovering and fostering technology seeds and entrepreneurs in the real tech domain (manufacturing, robotics, mobility, IoT, artificial intelligence, materials, energy, etc.).

Related Grand Prix :. List of Deep Tech Grand Prix
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  • Those who have a vision to change the world or improve the world based on the technological seeds in the real tech field and have a will to establish or develop a new business.
  • Individuals and teams are both welcome to participate, even before incorporation.
  • No limitation on the number of years of establishment, even if you are already a corporation. Even if you are close to mass production or PMF establishment, if you are planning to collaborate with partner companies, etc., it is acceptable.
Application Theme
Sensors, AI, robotics, materials, distribution, and other fundamental technologies
Application period
Tuesday, March 1, 2022 - Friday, July 8, 2022
Screening Criteria
A panel of judges composed of LIVERNESS and its partners will review the following items
  1. 01novelty (patentability)
  2. 02feasibility
  3. 03Overseas Expansion Capabilities
  4. 04Are you going to change the world?
  5. 05passion
commendation
Grand Prize: (300,000 yen cash prize + right to receive 5 million yen business investment) 1
Corporate Prize: (200,000 yen) Approximately 10 prizes will be awarded.
SCHEDULE
3/1[TUE]

Entry Start

this way (direction close to the speaker or towards the speaker)Please register as a member and fill out the web form to apply.
We also hold information sessions on a college-by-college and individual basis to encourage determination to enter and to teach tips on document preparation. Please feel free to contact us for more information.

6/25[SAT]

kickoff

RIVANES and its partners, as well as entered teams, will meet and mingle.
Business consultation and partnership development with each other will be available. Participation or lack of participation on the day of the event will not be considered.

7/11[MON]

1st round: Application Screening

A panel of judges composed of LIVERNESS and its partners will review the documents.
You will be asked to submit information about your team, skills, passions, and vision for the future via web form and video.
All applicants will be notified of the screening results and provided with feedback on their applications.
In addition, individual interviews (also online) for presentation review will be conducted for those who wish to participate.

8monthfirst 10 days of month

Finalists determined

Interviews will be held for applicants who pass the document screening to brush up their presentations for the final round.
In addition, meetings can be set up with partner companies for the purpose of business consultation and developing partnerships.

9/10[SAT]

Deep Tech Grand Prix

The 12 finalist teams that pass the document screening will be screened for presentation.

10Month～

Matching Support Period

After the Demo Day, the contact point between the venture and LIBANES will continue to be open for discussions on commercialization.
We handle a wide range of start-up issues, from incorporation to prototype development, financing, R&D, and more.
In addition, collaborative matching between ventures and partner companies has become more active to support business development.

PARTNER
  • IHI Jet Service Co.
  • ACSL Corporation
  • Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.
  • KOBASHI HOLDINGS Co.
  • THK Corporation
  • Nippon Telegraph and Telephone West Corporation
  • BIPROGY Corporation
  • Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.
  • Yokowo Corporation
ASSET
  1. ASSET01Riverness Communicator
  2. ASSET02Partners
  3. ASSET03Professional Supporter
  4. ASSET04superfactory group
SUPPORT
  1. SUPPORT01Organize the purpose and vision of starting a business
  2. SUPPORT02Brush up on your presentation
  3. SUPPORT03Providing opportunities for business company collaboration
  4. SUPPORT04Support for R&D and prototype development
  5. SUPPORT05Support for knowledge and IP strategies
  6. SUPPORT06finance
DEMO DAY
Grand Prix Name
Deep Tech Grand Prix 2022
Location
Center of Garage (1-16-3 Yokogawa, Sumida-ku, Tokyo)
Date & Time
Saturday, September 10, 2022, 13:00-19:00
Application period
Tuesday, March 1, 2022 - Friday, July 8, 2022
Participation Target
Held on a closed, pre-registration basis (finalists, partner companies, professional supporters, Super Factory Group)
organizing
LIVERNESS Corporation
timeline
12:30-13:00
inauguration
13:00-13:30
Greetings from the Organizer
13:30-17:00
Presentation (Presenter①～⑫)
17:00-18:00
Review Time
18:00-19:00
Announcement of Judging Results and Award Ceremony
JUDGE
  • 井上 浄
    head judge
    CKO, President and Representative Director, Liverness, Inc.
    Inoue, Jyo
    D., Pharmacist, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, founded REVANES in 2002 with only undergraduate and graduate students of science and technology while in graduate school. After completing the doctoral process, he worked as Assistant Professor and Lecturer at the Faculty of Science, Kitasato University, Assistant Professor at the Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, and Specially Appointed Associate Professor at Keio University, before assuming and concurrently serving as Professor of Advanced Pharmaceutical Sciences at the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kumamoto University and Visiting Professor at the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Keio University from 2018. While conducting research and development, he has been involved in launching joint research projects with universities and research institutions and supporting the establishment of research institutes. He has also been involved in the launch of many venture companies and serves as an advisor.
  • 堂之前 義文
    Senior Engineer, Information Technology Group, Information Service Department, IHI Jet Service Co.
    Yoshifumi Dounomae
    He holds a master's degree in engineering from Kyushu University and has been immersed in image processing and AI research in printing, electro-photography, medical and industrial systems for 35 years.
    Joined IHI Jet Service in 2017. Interested in social implementation of new technology and creating collaboration between industry, academia, and business through IT technology.
  • 大谷 一将
    Director, Corporate Planning Group, ACSL, Inc.
    Kazumasa Otani
    Joined ACSL in November 2021. In the Corporate Planning Group, he is engaged in FP&A, finance, investment and M&A operations, etc.
    Previously, he was engaged in venture support operations and FAS operations at an audit firm. He also worked in public underwriting at a securities company and was involved in the IPO of ACSL. He is a certified public accountant.
  • 坂口 正道
    Deputy General Manager, Innovation Department, Planning Division, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.
    Masamichi Sakaguchi
    After graduating from university, he joined Kawasaki Heavy Industries. Worked in energy domestic/overseas sales of cogeneration and emergency power generation equipment in the gas turbine power generation business division, and was also stationed in Shanghai for 3 years.Founded the Innovation Department in 2017 with two members. What is innovation? He has been fostering a culture of innovation within the company through discussions with many startups, and has been setting up demonstrations with startups. He is active in a variety of fields in a company with a stiff image.
  • 坂下 翔悟
    Executive Officer, Corporate Administration Department, KOBASHI HOLDINGS Corporation / Executive Officer, KOBASHI HOLDINGS Corporation
    CSO, KOBASHI ROBOTICS Co.
    Shogo Sakashita
    After graduating from university, he joined Mikimoto Co., Ltd. and worked as a diamond buyer, procuring diamonds for royalty and royal families. Later, she experienced setting up reconstruction projects after the Great East Japan Earthquake, and joined MISUMI Corporation in 2015. He has experience in development, production, and sales, and is familiar with marketing and promotion in e-commerce. He has also been involved in business strategy planning. Responsible for planning and executing business strategies for the entire group. In order to embody the management philosophy "Cultivate the Earth," in addition to the core agricultural machinery business, he is also involved in the manufacturing support business for startups and the creation of new regional industries.
  • 衛藤 健太郎
    Manager, Business Development Planning Section, Business Development Management Department, Engineering Headquarters, Industrial Equipment Division, THK Corporation
    Kentaro Eto
    After graduating from university, he joined THK Co. After working in sales engineering and sales, in 2000, he joined a project to develop new fields and was in charge of developing modules for home appliances, medical equipment, and amusement equipment. He was in charge of developing modules for home appliances, medical equipment, and amusement equipment. He expanded sales of the LM system, which had been a component mainly for the industrial equipment field, to the consumer products field. Later, he was in charge of planning work in the Business Development Management Department, whose mission was to create new businesses. On the other hand, he launched "THK Co-education PJ" with RIVERNESS, Inc. and is struggling to convey the joy of manufacturing to junior high and high school students every day.
  • 仲出 雄樹
    Senior Manager, Business Development, Innovation Strategy Office, Nippon Telegraph and Telephone West Corporation
    Yuki Nakade
    He joined Panasonic Corporation in 2009 and worked in the Global Procurement Department for 5 years, where he worked on new business creation for 6 years. As a project leader, he explored more than 20 new business areas, launched two projects, and succeeded in mass production of two products. He is currently taking on the challenge of creating businesses and technologies that will bring innovation to the world.
  • 森口 秀樹
    Executive Officer, BIPROGY Corporation
    Hideki Moriguchi
    Joined Nippon Univac (at that time) in April 1987. Since FY2013, he has been in charge of IoT and AI technology-driven business planning and development. In particular, he is promoting solutions to social issues in the areas of carbon neutrality and resilience (https://ag.biprogy.com/).
  • 才本 芳久
    General Manager, New Business Development Center, Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.
    Yoshihisa Saimoto
    D. in 1998, he joined Mitsui Chemicals, where he was engaged in research and development of process materials for semiconductor manufacturing and promoted new material development. In 2010, he moved to a U.S. company, where he served as the General Manager of the Corporate Technology Department and the General Manager of the Business Development Department, and in 2015, he served as the Principal Engineer of the memory package material development at a Korean company, In 2018, he returned to Mitsui Chemicals, where he was Deputy General Manager of the Nonwovens Division of the Healthcare Business Group and in charge of technology management for the development of new materials.
  • 小谷 直仁
    Director, Executive Vice President, General Manager of Technology Division, Yokowo Corporation
    Naohito Kotani
    Since joining Yokowo in 2013, he has been engaged in establishing a global Field Application Engineer (FAE) system to support customers in the circuit testing connector (CTC) business and improving customer confidence in Yokowo. Since 2020, as General Manager of Technology Division, he has been promoting the enhancement of technical competitiveness of Yokowo's product technology department as a whole and the strengthening of the Intellectual Property Department.
FINALIST
  • THK Award
    下山田 力
    SOLAR POWER PAINTERS Co.
    Representative] Chikara Shimoyamada
    塗ってすぐ発電するインクで電力不足と不平等を解決

    Ink that generates electricity as soon as it is applied solves power shortages and inequality.

    Power-generating ink that can generate electricity from the moment it is applied: Liquid solar cells enable power generation that is not bound by materials such as glass, resin, paper or cloth, and deliver light, thin, inexpensive, transparent & clean electricity to people around the world, including 700 million people who are not electrified.
  • ACSL Award / Real Tech Fund Award
    星川 尚久
    Okuma Diamond Device Corporation
    Representative] Naohisa Hoshikawa
    ダイヤモンド半導体を用いた電子デバイスの開発

    Development of electronic devices using diamond semiconductors

    Aiming to manufacture diamond semiconductor devices with high radiation resistance and high temperature operation, and to manufacture and sell electronic devices using these devices. Utilize diamond semiconductor manufacturing capabilities to expand into giant markets such as satellite communications and 5G base station business.
  • Mitsui Chemicals Award
    木村 将大
    Carbon Fly Inc.
    Representative] Masahiro Kimura
    次世代カーボンナノチューブの宇宙材料への活用

    Application of next-generation carbon nanotubes for space materials

    The next-generation carbon nanotubes (CNTs) we are developing are expected to be used in the space industry due to their excellent mechanical strength and chemical stability. Our proprietary manufacturing technology will enable mass production of high-quality CNTs using inexpensive equipment.
  • IJS Award
    松尾 一輝
    EX-Fusion Corporation
    Representative] Kazuki Matsuo
    レーザー核融合商用炉の実現

    Realization of Laser Fusion Commercial Reactor

    Laser fusion is a method of generating energy by compressing and heating a target with a laser to induce a nuclear fusion reaction. By utilizing the world's best elemental technologies that already exist in Japan, we aim to achieve a technical demonstration of a commercial laser fusion reactor as soon as possible.
  • Grand Prize / Yokowo Award
    佐藤 太紀
    TopoLogic Corporation
    Representative] Taiki Sato
    トポロジカル材料による革新的な熱流束センシング

    Innovative Heat Flux Sensing with Topological Materials

    The new material makes it possible to manufacture heat flux sensors with ms-order high response, thin, free form, and low thermal resistance at two orders of magnitude lower cost than existing ones. This solves the problem of heat management associated with the miniaturization and higher performance of electronic devices.
  • Kawarusaki he Prize / KOBASHI Prize
    江口 洋丞
    Qolo Corporation
    Representative] Yojo Eguchi
    車椅子使用者に、立ち上がって生活する自由を届ける

    Bringing wheelchair users the freedom to stand up and live life on their feet.

    Developed a standing rehabilitation device and a standing mobility device using an electric power-free mechanism that enables even complete lower limb paralysis to stand up and sit down by tilting the upper body back and forth. This device provides wheelchair users with the freedom to stand up and live their lives.
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    佐藤 正春
    ORLIB Corporation
    Representative] Masaharu Sato
    ドローンの飛行時間を倍増する高エネルギー二次電池

    High-energy rechargeable batteries that double the flight time of drones

    Vertical takeoff and landing drones are expected to be deployed in a variety of applications, but their use is limited by their short flight time. We are using our proprietary pre-doping technology to create a rechargeable battery that enables twice the flight time of conventional batteries.
  • NTT West Award / BIPROGY Award
    光武 亨
    Solafune Corporation
    Representative] Toru Mitsutake
    衛星データ解析プラットフォーム「Solafune」

    Solafune" satellite data analysis platform

    A platform for developing algorithms for analyzing and using satellite data. By making algorithm development an online competition, it enables high quality algorithm development at high speed and low cost.
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    安谷屋 樹
    adawarp japan k.k.
    Representative] Tatsuki YASUYA
    超遠隔操作のためのLTE/5G通信の可視化

    Visualization of LTE/5G communications for ultra-remote operations

    ADAWARP provides a more reliable application for ultra-remote operations by visualizing the data status of LTE/5G communications while transmitting video and signals for ultra-remote operations.
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    戸堂 耕造
    FINE EARTH Co.
    Representative] Kozo Todo
    小型・協働型ロボットによる新しい農業の形

    A New Form of Agriculture Using Small, Cooperative Robots

    The robot will realize automatic driving and automatic chestnut harvesting in orchard environments where GPS positioning alone does not work well due to reflected waves from leaves and branches, opening up a world of small, safe, human-collaborative farm robots.
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    葉山 清輝
    Team VTOL
    Representative] Seiki Hayama
    長距離長時間飛行を目指したドローンの研究

    Research on drones for long-range, long-duration flight

    We are developing an aircraft capable of vertical takeoff and landing, smooth flight transitions in the air, long distance and long duration flight by adding wings to a multicopter. He has experience in developing more than 30 aircraft and is capable of everything from aircraft design to controller configuration.
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    梅舘 拓也
    Caterpillar Hand Manipulation
    Representative] Takuya Umedate
    インハンドマニピュレーション可能な芋虫型ハンド

    In-hand manipulatable caterpillar-shaped hand

    By creating flexible fingers that can perform peristaltic movements like caterpillars, we will develop a hand that can perform "in-hand manipulation," in which the posture of an object is changed by rotating and moving the object in a peristaltic motion while it is held.